Pizzanos Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
78
Score
Pizzanos Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to the broader Holmes Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer in 3 compartment sink to strong. Operator diluted solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense green olives in single door make station on cook line. Operator removed the solo cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor next to reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator placed sanitizer bucket in another bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
78
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket to strong. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in women's room without a cover.
32-12-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior exit door from kitchen without a self closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket on floor. Operator placed sanitizer bucket inside another bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
70
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women rest room door without a self closer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom room. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on dry storage rack next to reach in cooler. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dish area clear food containers wet nesting. Operator removed container for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door without a self closer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
74
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza held on time, operator explained procedure they follow of discarding after time mark expiration but no written plan. Provided Time as a public health control plan to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle.
32-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of peppers on floor of dry storage area. Observed onions stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in use fans through out the kitchen and dry storage area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in Pizza preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of establishment not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve styrofoam containers stored on floor of closet in dry storage area.
25-05-4
61
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Employee a copy for clean up to Person in charge.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with wrist watch. Educated Person in charge on Jewelry. Employee removed watch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net and washed hands. . **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Items on floor Pizza Sauce and bag of Onions. Person in charge removed all items from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in Pizza preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed above Pizza impinger hood filters soiled with grease..
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on West exit of building As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
55
Aug 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in three compartment sink area, and pizza making area.
38-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door of the establishment.
35B-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzanos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzanos Pizza on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzanos Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pizzanos Pizza.
How does Pizzanos Pizza compare to other restaurants in Holmes Beach?
Pizzanos Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Holmes Beach average of 80.
Has Pizzanos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizzanos Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizzanos Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pizzanos Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzanos Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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